vs
9.6Range & power6.5
6.2Ruggedness6.3
6.6Features4.4
Why is Tectalk Duo better than XT420?
- Transmit power1 W vs 0.5 W2×
- USB-C chargingYes · XT420: No
- Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 9 km+33%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%
- DisplayMonochrome display vs No display
- Channels22 vs 16+38%
Why is XT420 better than Tectalk Duo?
XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446, Freenet | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 149 MHz; 446 MHz; 149.0250 - 149.1125 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 1 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 22 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | 9 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 258 | 257 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 3 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Standby time | 20 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 270 g | — |
| Width | 134 mm | — |
| Height | 60 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP56 | IP55 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx5 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Monochrome display | No display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
